When Bill Belichick walked away from the New England Patriots after 24 seasons, the NFL world held its collective breath. The mastermind behind six Super Bowl victories was suddenly fired, and everyone had the same question on their mind: Where would the coaching legend land next? The coaching legend found himself in unfamiliar territory—without a team to lead. As the 2024 season approached, what seemed like a sure thing turned into one of football’s most intriguing mysteries.

Now, an NFL insider just dropped some new info. The Athletic posted on their X account about Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel chatting about Bill Belichick’s next move. Dianna was curious about the ‘power dynamic‘ with Bill and wondered if he takes the coaching gig in Jacksonville, will he have the ‘keys to the castle‘? The main point is that the Jags apparently ‘can offer [Belichick] something other places can’t.‘ What this ‘lucrative offer’ might be, you ask? Well, per Russini it’s ‘unilateral control.‘ If the Jags can give Belichick that, maybe he’ll be willing to take up the role.

So, is Bill about to unlock a new chapter with the Jaguars, or is it just another wild rumor? Bill Belichick and the Jacksonville Jaguars? That’s a combo that seemed pretty far-fetched not too long ago. But hey, the NFL loves to keep us on our toes, and now the Jaguars might just be ready to roll the dice.

Things have taken a turn for the worse for them this season, sitting at a dismal 2-9 under Doug Pederson, especially after that brutal 52-6 blowout against the Detroit Lions last week. With the current state of affairs, a shake-up feels like a must for the Jags.

Now, here’s where it gets spicy. Dianna Russini thinks Jacksonville could be a landing spot for Belichick. But there’s a catch—GM Trent Baalke. Their past interactions, especially during their time with the Jets, have been a bit rocky, and it’s unclear if that history will lead to a smooth partnership or some serious tension. Belichick is known for wanting control over the roster, and Baalke could be a sticking point.

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk has suggested they could team up, but realistically, if Jacksonville lures Belichick, it might mean a complete overhaul with a new coach and GM. The Jaguars are in desperate need of a cultural shift, and bringing in Belichick would definitely signal they’re ready to turn things around.

So, does Belichick even have his sights set on Jacksonville? At 72, he might prefer a team that can bounce back quickly. Will we actually see Belichick in teal? Well that might happen, if Doug Pederson is asked to step down.

Doug Pederson in the hot-seat?

Per rumors the Jags might be firing HC Pederson after a tough 2023 and 2024 season. The HC has faced criticism for the team’s struggles to find a winning rhythm since he took the helm in 2022. With a 2-9 record, the Jaguars are sitting near the bottom of the AFC South.

Word on the street is that team owner Shad Khan is planning to sit down with Pederson to chat about his future after that shocking 52-6 defeat against the Lions. An insider suggests Khan might be looking to let the coach go after the bye week.

Pederson, on the other hand, has shot down those allegations, insisting he doesn’t have any meetings lined up with Malik. He mentioned, “If it needs to happen, it will happen,” when talking about the possibility of getting fired—definitely an interesting take!

The HC expectedly has faced a ton of backlash this season. I mean, it’s hard to argue against how poorly the team has been doing. He even mentioned while talking to the press that he’s concentrating on making the necessary changes for the team.“If you need to point the finger at someone, it’s going to be at me, not at anyone else,” he stated.

The main takeaway is the Jaguars are not thriving under HC Doug’s leadership. Their future performance remains uncertain, but it’s a key point to watch.